Watch Zu go to the hardware store for pickles in today's HANDHELDS TRAVEL ADVENTURE. FYI - New Firmware Update: drive.google.com/drive/folders/14OV2m8jJFuc9VvGuwDCopSwyHl1op5Lj?usp=sharing
As it is I don't really like it. For me it would be the best if: - It would be a nice ipod alternative, but it does not even have a jack output? If no jack output, then at least have bluetooth! But I would trade the R-L buttons for one jack output. - I don't like the square screen. I would have gone for a 9:10 (gameboy ratio) screen, and dedicate the device for gameboy and gameboy color games (but neo geo pocket would also be enjoyable on that)! - Thus the buttons you would need are: d-pad, A, B, start, select. Nothing more, keep it simple. The fact that you can play ps1 games on it does not mean that you should. If these changes happen, then I will buy this thing instantly and keep it on my car key ring.
LOL Yeah we got the blue as well, its nice. The music on this device is better than expected especially when you use studio grade headphones. Love the store walk😂. Its a fun little item but not for everyone, mostly for collectors like us. Thanks for a great video.
I don’t really know why everyone is talking about this as a cheap device. It’s sold for 60/70$. It has a 3$ Soc mounted on a 5$ board. If we consider 5$ for the battery and 10$ (that’s a lot) for shell and buttons they spend 20/25$ to make it. They spend nothing for shipping from china because they wait until they fill a container and then they pay only for a single shipping. They gain not less than 35/40$ every device. It doesn’t cost a lot? Yes. Its cheap? Absolutely no!
I was farting around for two hours and the battery didn't lose too much. It's still at like 60% after unboxing it and using it for a while for recording without ever charging it.
As a rule of thumb for Chinese devices always clone the included card to a more reputable one. These usually come with low quality cards that are really slow, prone to corruption or both.
For anyone who wants to know how big this is, it's the size of the brand label on the back of your pants. It's a trip playing GBA Mario Kart, SNES Street Fighter 2 Turbo, NBA Hangtime and Smash TV on this device. I'm happy with my purchase. For hard games just put hacked roms on this device so you can still enjoy it. The dpad has great controls but it being small, it will be difficult to play hard games like Megaman and Contra accurately.
I'd like someone to design something around this size with one handed use in mind, instant sleep/wake, and a clamshell designed to flip open like a flip phone (easy one hand use, also a bit satisfying to flip). That would have a niche - leave in a pocket, playing slow and turn based games like 10-15 minutes at a time when standing around and whatnot.
Even people who collect tiny handhelds are eventually gonna say, "ok enough's, enough." It's metal and that does make it stand out but that's about it.
I also just tested GBA Sonic 2 and also thought it was not smooth.. unfortunately. Not terrible or unplayable, just not as good as on other devices or emulators. I hope there will be improvements in the firmware!
Nano, Nano. It's funny time traveling from the future, seeing the beginnings of this channel and thinking about what would happen later. Who could've imagined the whole of humanity would be in debt to Zu after the *redacted* incident? Watch out for the *redacted* on the *redacted* Zu ! Anyhoo, can't say too much or Galactic President Gary and I might get stuck in one of those awful time travel paradoxes, which would be ironic given the *redacted* diplomacy mess up. Can't deny it was a clever (if uncomfortable) place to hide the RG Nano though.
There are more Jurassic Park reference opportunities with these handhelds than you'd think. Lots of "you were so concerned with if you could, you didn't stop to think if you should" moments
The battery on my old ipod nano doesn't last very long anymore, so this looks like a great replacement for it,...that I can also play a few games while pooping with. 🤪
I think the next small portable device maker should focus on usability. You don’t need 6 front buttons for the consoles you can realistically play on such a small device. Just focus on portable devices whose games you can actually see and play on a tiny screen. A & B for old school portables is enough, maybe L & R for the GBA if you can fit a 5:3 or 4:3 screen in it. This way, buttons would be larger. Make it usable. I don’t want a proof of concept sitting in a drawer
@@retrohandhelds lol need to get some waterproof headsets and take videos of him having it in his hands going down water slides while listening to his awesome songs and banging his head back and forth. 😂
I think it's supposed to be more of a novelty thing is it playable yes is it perfect no it's not I think it's a bit overpriced considering you can get an rg35xx for less money like I said I think it's a novelty thing or maybe somebody who has freakishly small hands
Useless. Good thing it came with headphone adapter bc that’s all this bs device is good for. No one’s going to play this for more than two minutes. And don’t get me wrong, I otherwise love Anbernic.
That’s the point isn’t it? As an executive that could play this in between meetings or something it’s fantastic, I love mine. You should really try things for applicability before you call them useless 😂
wasting $60 on this but if you a homeless person is on the street the most one would think to give is probably $5..... yeah i would not waste $60 on this. instant buyers remorse. give that money to someone who is in need
Watch Zu go to the hardware store for pickles in today's HANDHELDS TRAVEL ADVENTURE.
FYI - New Firmware Update:
drive.google.com/drive/folders/14OV2m8jJFuc9VvGuwDCopSwyHl1op5Lj?usp=sharing
Everyone is too polite to comment on my psychotic break. Thank you all for that.
Cant wait to get mine in. Thanks Zu!
The montage was great look like the happiest guy shopping. Need more montages.
Montages are my favorite. - Zu
As it is I don't really like it. For me it would be the best if:
- It would be a nice ipod alternative, but it does not even have a jack output? If no jack output, then at least have bluetooth! But I would trade the R-L buttons for one jack output.
- I don't like the square screen. I would have gone for a 9:10 (gameboy ratio) screen, and dedicate the device for gameboy and gameboy color games (but neo geo pocket would also be enjoyable on that)!
- Thus the buttons you would need are: d-pad, A, B, start, select. Nothing more, keep it simple. The fact that you can play ps1 games on it does not mean that you should.
If these changes happen, then I will buy this thing instantly and keep it on my car key ring.
It's too heavy to hang from the ignition cylinder!!! - Gary
LOL Yeah we got the blue as well, its nice. The music on this device is better than expected especially when you use studio grade headphones. Love the store walk😂. Its a fun little item but not for everyone, mostly for collectors like us. Thanks for a great video.
I don’t really know why everyone is talking about this as a cheap device. It’s sold for 60/70$. It has a 3$ Soc mounted on a 5$ board. If we consider 5$ for the battery and 10$ (that’s a lot) for shell and buttons they spend 20/25$ to make it. They spend nothing for shipping from china because they wait until they fill a container and then they pay only for a single shipping. They gain not less than 35/40$ every device. It doesn’t cost a lot? Yes. Its cheap? Absolutely no!
O hope it gets cheaper with time.
I liked it as a novelty and maybe as a mp3 player, how long does the battery last while listening to music?
I was farting around for two hours and the battery didn't lose too much. It's still at like 60% after unboxing it and using it for a while for recording without ever charging it.
Another great video. Thank you
Definetly change the SD card, my GBA Sonic 2 is much smoother. someone posed the original sd card img from anbernic with an 1.0.2 update.
As a rule of thumb for Chinese devices always clone the included card to a more reputable one. These usually come with low quality cards that are really slow, prone to corruption or both.
For anyone who wants to know how big this is, it's the size of the brand label on the back of your pants.
It's a trip playing GBA Mario Kart, SNES Street Fighter 2 Turbo, NBA Hangtime and Smash TV on this device. I'm happy with my purchase.
For hard games just put hacked roms on this device so you can still enjoy it. The dpad has great controls but it being small, it will be difficult to play hard games like Megaman and Contra accurately.
Goes to Home Depot, gets a massive jar of pickles. 🤣🤣
Uh, excuse me, but I also went to Sam's Club. -Zu
@@retrohandhelds 🤣🤣I was like since when does Home Depot sell massive jars of pickles?!?... they should though
@@retrotechdad THEY SHOULD!!!
I think I'd get it for $40, definitely for $30, but not at its current price. 😕
I'd like someone to design something around this size with one handed use in mind, instant sleep/wake, and a clamshell designed to flip open like a flip phone (easy one hand use, also a bit satisfying to flip). That would have a niche - leave in a pocket, playing slow and turn based games like 10-15 minutes at a time when standing around and whatnot.
hold the power key to power down. hold it again to power up, exactly where you left off. better than sleep, no battery drain.
Even people who collect tiny handhelds are eventually gonna say, "ok enough's, enough."
It's metal and that does make it stand out but that's about it.
Zu is just so so good.
Sweet new lore! Gary is allowed outside!!
I'm happy with my Anbernic 353V, don't see a need to get a mini. I think that the Miyoo Mini build looks better.
I also just tested GBA Sonic 2 and also thought it was not smooth.. unfortunately. Not terrible or unplayable, just not as good as on other devices or emulators. I hope there will be improvements in the firmware!
Thanks zu!
Still waiting on mine to come over on the slow boat.... :)
Same!
Nano, Nano. It's funny time traveling from the future, seeing the beginnings of this channel and thinking about what would happen later. Who could've imagined the whole of humanity would be in debt to Zu after the *redacted* incident? Watch out for the *redacted* on the *redacted* Zu ! Anyhoo, can't say too much or Galactic President Gary and I might get stuck in one of those awful time travel paradoxes, which would be ironic given the *redacted* diplomacy mess up. Can't deny it was a clever (if uncomfortable) place to hide the RG Nano though.
Any way to set hotkeys for l2 and r2?
Not that I could discern on stock, but there are reports that mini UI is being ported with much more customization. - Zu
“Just because you can…” -> Jeff Goldblum 😂
There are more Jurassic Park reference opportunities with these handhelds than you'd think. Lots of "you were so concerned with if you could, you didn't stop to think if you should" moments
@@retrohandhelds Lol. I own a PowKiddy X18S, so I understand the chaos theory very well..
The battery on my old ipod nano doesn't last very long anymore, so this looks like a great replacement for it,...that I can also play a few games while pooping with. 🤪
BASED TURLET GAMING
The micro center trip was better. Just because a company can make it, should it be made?
I think the next small portable device maker should focus on usability.
You don’t need 6 front buttons for the consoles you can realistically play on such a small device. Just focus on portable devices whose games you can actually see and play on a tiny screen. A & B for old school portables is enough, maybe L & R for the GBA if you can fit a 5:3 or 4:3 screen in it.
This way, buttons would be larger. Make it usable. I don’t want a proof of concept sitting in a drawer
Yesss! Go to a water park and take the nano!
"Is It Waterproof? Zu and Stubbs Ruin Electronics at a Waterpark!"
@@retrohandhelds lol need to get some waterproof headsets and take videos of him having it in his hands going down water slides while listening to his awesome songs and banging his head back and forth. 😂
On the fence about this unit. Thoroughly enjoyed the review.
My takeaways:
- Suck it 🐦⬛
😂❤️
Yo Zu awesome color.
Nice video
Yo Zu and Friends did you guys get your Pimax Portals yet?
We have one being prepped to ship to us!
@@retrohandheldsKu 😎
zu can comment on stubb in a waterpark video but we can't comment on the video here?
Please do! Would love a watermark adventure 😂
It comes with case?
Check description, in Anbernic's AliExpress store 😁
I bought it because I've been sitting in doctor offices a lot lately
Valid reason, hope you're doing ok.
@@retrohandhelds thanks, I'm pretty sure I'm fine just the VA wants to go over everything twice over
Man mine didn't come with Tekken 3 😢
I seen these for $20. I find it odd they would install games that lag.
U forgot about mpg4 player. 😊
thumbs up for the video. thumbs down for the device.
Yeah love the look, tough on the hands long term, thanks for stopping by sir!
I’m down for small emulator devices don’t get me wrong. But the screen is waaaaaay to small for my taste.
This Handheld is too small for my big hands.
It's cute but not worth it. Maybe on sale.
MP3 player review in 2023 is so cringe.. yet I can’t stop watching the video.
I think it's supposed to be more of a novelty thing is it playable yes is it perfect no it's not I think it's a bit overpriced considering you can get an rg35xx for less money like I said I think it's a novelty thing or maybe somebody who has freakishly small hands
ill buy it on sale just for fun thing take around with me
My experience with the tiny guys has been that most of the games will randomly crash, making them a poor choice for anything other than novelty.
Seems way to small too me .
Great for kids, horrible for big people on extended playing time.
Useless. Good thing it came with headphone adapter bc that’s all this bs device is good for. No one’s going to play this for more than two minutes. And don’t get me wrong, I otherwise love Anbernic.
That’s the point isn’t it? As an executive that could play this in between meetings or something it’s fantastic, I love mine. You should really try things for applicability before you call them useless 😂
this is perfect for trump
No, too small for even a gba.
No
wasting $60 on this but if you a homeless person is on the street the most one would think to give is probably $5..... yeah i would not waste $60 on this. instant buyers remorse. give that money to someone who is in need